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Craig Morgan

ASU AD Ray Anderson calls proposed arena deal ‘phenomenal’ opportunity

ASU athletic direction Ray Anderson spoke about the Arizona Coyotes' hockey arena proposal and the Sun Devils' role in it all.
7 years ago
Arizona State head coach Charli Turner Thorne calls a play during the second half of a second-round...
Landon Brown

ASU’s Richardson named Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week

Sun Devil freshman Reili Richardson was named the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Freshman of the Week.
7 years ago
Sophomore Jakob Stridsberg playing against Harvard, Friday, October 28 in Glendale.(Photo by Nicole...
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ASU hockey embraces first European players

ASU hockey players Georgy Gorodetsky and Jakob Stridsberg, both more than 5,000 miles away from home, were made to feel right at home
7 years ago
Before playing in the World Series for the Cleveland Indians, Jason Kipnis helped Arizona State com...
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Former Sun Devil Jason Kipnis shines on World Series stage

Before starring for the Cleveland Indians, second baseman Jason Kipnis played at Arizona State in 2008 and 2009.
8 years ago
ASU assistant track and field coaches Ronnie Williams and Tamara Ards answer questions as Chinese c...
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Chinese coaches getting athletic education at ASU

Almost 100 Chinese coaches are spending the next couple of months at ASU to exchange coaching ideas in swimming, track and basketball.
8 years ago
ASU pitcher Connor Higgins pitched for the Mat Su Miners in the Alaska Baseball League over the sum...
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From Alaska to Arizona, summer league baseball prepares ASU players for upcoming season

Fourteen Arizona State baseball players recently participated in summer leagues in various states, leading to some long days for some.
8 years ago
Jordan Masters (17) shoots on goal during Arizona State’s 2015-16 opener against the University o...
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ASU hockey looks to show improvement in first full NCAA season

Arizona State was expected to struggle last season, its first as an NCAA hockey program. And the Sun Devils did, winning only five games against NCAA teams.
8 years ago
Arizona State pitcher Eder Erives delivers against TCU in the first inning of an NCAA college baseb...
Landon Brown

ASU baseball 2016 recruiting class named best in the nation

ASU baseball's 2016 recruiting class was named the nation's best, according to Collegiate Baseball.
8 years ago
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Women’s hockey is growing in the desert

As women's hockey participation grows nationwide and explodes in Arizona, ASU and GCU are adding women's club hockey teams.
8 years ago
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Ben Flores

Coyotes, ASU announce ticket sales for NCAA hockey games

Single-game tickets for NCAA hockey games at Gila River Arena will go on sale starting Wednesday, Sept. 14 according to Arizona State and the Coyotes.
8 years ago
Todd Graham said that while there are areas that need improvement, the bottom line is that Arizona ...
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ASU coach Todd Graham on Texas Tech game: ‘It should’ve been a blowout’

Arizona State coach Todd Graham said nearly half of Texas Tech's points came on "misalignments and things like that, all things we can correct."
8 years ago
Troy Dumais and Sam Dorman compete during the men's 3-meter synchro springboard diving final at the...
Martha Maurer

Tempe native diving at Rio Olympics, ASU coach proud to send pupils to Brazil

Lessons learned by a former Olympian passed on to the next generation of athletes: That is Mark Bradshaw’s mission for the Rio Olympics.
8 years ago
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Matt Layman

PFF: Solomon, Richard among best Pac-12 returning players

Pac-12 teams will resume play in less than seven weeks from now, and the conference's two teams in Arizona will boast some solid returning talent.
8 years ago
Left: Arizona State's Demario Richard, middle, beats Cal Poly's Burt De Koning (11) and Joseph Giga...
Matt Layman

ASU’s Salamo Fiso, Demario Richard named to preseason watch lists

Two Sun Devil football standouts, one from each side of the football, were named to preseason award watch lists.
8 years ago
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley yells instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basket...
Matt Layman

Sun Devil basketball hires Anthony Coleman as assistant coach

Former Adidas marketing rep and USC staffer Anthony Coleman has been hired as an assistant coach of ASU basketball, the team officially announced Wednesday.
8 years ago
Jon Rahm hits out of a sand trap on the fourth hole during the final round of the Phoenix Open golf...
Matt Layman

ASU’s Jon Rahm awarded spot in PGA event

Sun Devil men’s golfer Jon Rahm just finished a dazzling senior season, but the world No. 1 amateur isn’t finished just yet.
8 years ago
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ASU baseball careers a fulfillment of dreams for two Valley natives

Brophy Prep grad Chris Beall and Pinnacle grad Eric Melbostad will see the curtain come down on their ASU baseball careers soon.
8 years ago
Arizona State mascot "Sparky" points during the first half of an NCAA college football game against...
Kellan Olson

Arizona State clinches third straight Territorial Cup series win

The Arizona State Sun Devils clinched their third straight territorial cup series win Sunday.
8 years ago
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ASU’s ‘Real Dream Team’ takes home Heroes of the Dorm title

The ASU "Real Dream Team" dominated foe UT-Arlington to take home the Heroes of the Dorm championship Sunday.
8 years ago
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Ham on the core: ASU advances to finals in Heroes of the Dorm video game tournament

It’s been nearly a year since the ASU Heroes of the Storm team -- with the phrase "going ham on the core -- brought the video game culture into pop relevance.
8 years ago
Arizona State's Marcus Ball (31) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble by California'...
Craig Morgan

ASU earns ‘home’ bowl game with Cactus Bowl berth

Arizona State football got a small dose of solace in this disappointing season when it landed a spot in the Cactus Bowl against West Virginia Jan. 2 at Chase Field.
8 years ago
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Mary Kate Lau

How do Graham, ASU move on from Norvell?

Now that former Arizona State offensive coordinator is now officially the head coach of the Memphis Tigers, how do the Sun Devils fill the hole left by Mike Norvell?
8 years ago
ASU guard Gerry Blakes speaks to Pac-12 Network after scoring 22 points in an 83-74 win over Belmon...
Mary Kate Lau

Fork Report: Gerry Blakes, big 3s punctuate Bobby Hurley’s first ASU win

In the second game of the Bobby Hurley Era in the desert, the Sun Devils got their first win defeating the Belmont Bruins 83-74 with hot shooting from beyond the arc in front of 4,459 at Wells Fargo Arena.
8 years ago
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ASU-WSU officiating crew disciplined after controversial ‘fifth down’

The Pac-12 acknowledged the mistake made by the officiating crew in Arizona State's loss to Washington State and announced the officials' discipline.
9 years ago